APM-150 - Non-Senate Academic Appointees - Corrective Action and Dismissal

Oct 22, 2026

APM-150 establishes standards and procedures governing corrective action or dismissal for academic appointees who are not members of the Academic Senate. It defines “good cause” grounds such as misconduct, unsatisfactory work performance, dereliction of duty, and policy violations, and explains the purpose of corrective action to enable improvement. The policy assigns responsibilities to chancellors and relevant administrators, specifies eligibility limits (including MOU coverage and exclusions like postdoctoral students), and outlines types of corrective action and dismissal categories and initial procedures.

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150-0 Policy

Purpose and scope for corrective action or dismissal

150-6 Responsibility

Chancellor and administrative authority responsibilities

150-14 Eligibility

Who the policy applies to and exclusions

150-30 Types of Corrective Action and Dismissal

Written warning, censure, suspension, reduction in salary, demotion

Definition of dismissal

150-32 Procedures for Corrective Action and Dismissal

Informal resolution

Investigatory leave

Written notice of intent

General University Policy Regarding Academic Appointees: APM-150: Non-Senate Academic Appointees/Corrective Action and Dismissal 150-0 Policy a. This policy provides the standards and procedures for instituting corrective action or dismissal of non-Senate academic appointees. Corrective action or dismissal may be instituted for good cause, including but not limited to misconduct, unsatisfactory work performance, dereliction of duty, or violation of University policy. Corrective action is intended to give the non-Senate academic appointee an opportunity to improve and/or correct conduct or performance. b. Non-Senate academic appointees are expected to maintain a standard of academic responsibility that requires service consistent with the objectives ofthe University. NonSenate faculty appointees are also subject to the standards set forth in the Faculty Code of Conduct (APM-015) . 150-6 Responsibility a. It is the responsibility of each Chancellor to establish and issue guidelines and procedures for instituting corrective action and dismissal of non-Senate academic appointees. b. Corrective action or dismissal may be instituted and implemented by the department chair, unit head, supervisor, or other appropriate administrative authority in accordance with campus procedures. Campus procedures shall outline appropriate consultation requirements for corrective action and dismissal. 150-14 Eligibility a. This policy applies to all academic appointees of the University who are not members of the Academic Senate except as provided in APM-150-14-b and-c. For non-Senate academic appointees covered by a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), this policy applies only to the extent provided for in the MOU. b. APM-150 does not apply to Postdoctoral Students (see APM-390) . c. Student academic appointees not covered by an MOU are subject to this policy to the extent that corrective action or dismissal are based solely upon their employment relationship with the University. d. For non-Senate academic appointees who are subject to peer review for performance evaluation, demotion and dismissal for unsatisfactory work performance shall involve the regular peer review process. Such a peer review shall be advisory to the administrator authorized to institute the demotion or dismissal action. 150-30 Types of Corrective Action and Dismissal a. Corrective action is a written warning, written censure, suspension without pay, reduction in salary, or demotion for good cause, including but not limited to misconduct, unsatisfactory work performance, dereliction of duty, or violation of University policy. (1) A written warning is a communication that informs the appointee of the nature of themisconduct or deficiency, the method of correction, and the probable consequence of continued misconduct or deficiency. A written warning is to be distinguished from an informal spoken warning. An informal spoken warning or a letter outlining performance expectations is not an official corrective action. (2) A written censure is a formal written expression of institutional rebuke that contains a description of the censured conduct. A written censure must be delivered to the recipient and a copy must be maintained in a designated file or files, or for the period of time specified in the writing. (3) A suspension is debarment without pay from appointment responsibilities for a stated period of time. Unless otherwise noted, the terms of a suspension will include loss of normal employee privileges such as access to University property and parking and library privileges. (4) A reduction in salary is a reduction to a lower salary without a change in rank or step. The amount and duration of the reduced salary shall be specified. (5) A demotion is a reduction to a lower rank or step with a corresponding reduction in salary. b. Dismissal is the termination of an appointment for good cause initiated by the University prior to the ending date o

FAQs

What does the APM-150 policy cover?

It provides standards and procedures for instituting corrective action or dismissal for academic appointees who are not members of the Academic Senate. It covers good-cause grounds, intended purposes, and related processes.

What grounds qualify as “good cause” for corrective action or dismissal?

Good cause includes misconduct, continued or unsatisfactory work performance, dereliction of duty, and serious or other violations of University policy. Corrective action may be used to support improvement or corrected performance.

Who is responsible for establishing and implementing corrective action or dismissal procedures?

Each Chancellor must establish and issue guidelines and procedures. Corrective action or dismissal may be instituted by the department chair, unit head, supervisor, or other appropriate administrative authority in line with campus procedures.

Oct 22, 2026

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